Why did Governor Orval Faubus call State Militia in 1957?

Governor Orval Faubus called the Arkansas National Guard in 1957 to prevent nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine, from entering Little Rock Central High School. This action was taken in defiance of a federal court order to integrate the school, reflecting Faubus's opposition to desegregation and his desire to appease segregationist sentiments in the state. The situation escalated, leading to federal intervention by President Eisenhower, who sent troops to ensure the students' safe entry.